NHTSA Recall 17V002000: Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 342,867 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Audi A4 Allroad.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V002000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 19M1 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM |
| Report received | January 3, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Safety risk
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V002000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Audi A5 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Audi A6 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Audi Q5 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.